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Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-10-05
ru.ory Of spontaneous Combustion.

The Lime Kiln clubs committee ON sci
ence and philosophy being called upon for
their quarterly report promptly responded
with a document Of great interest. Several
months since the committee was instructed
to enter upon n series Of experiments to
test the theory Of spontaneous combustion,
and they now reported the result of their
labOrs as follows:
l. An old red flannel shirt was carelessly
wrapped up in n copy of The Police Ga
Eette AMI thrown under the bed. At tire
end of ten weeks il was hauled out and
inspected No signs Of combustion
2 Several cotton rags were stuffed into
an old plug hat and placed on the top
shelf in a pantry, between an old teapot
with the nose broken off and two quart
Jug containing cough mixture. Eight
weeks brought no change. except that a
rat ate part of the brim off the hat
8. Cotton and WOODEN rags were
sprinkled with whisky and packed away
in a trunk with summer clothing and the
trunk marked on either end with white
chalk At the end of seven weeks il was
discovered that the whisky had been
wasted.
4. \ pine bedstead. stained to resemble
walnut, was exposed TO the sun forty two
days No combustion.
s. A white hat. left over from the Gree
ley campaign, was filed with certificates
Of honesty belonging To ward politicians
and placed on the roof Of "A campaign wig
wan, but was stolen before fermentation
set in.
The committee could not report a single
satisfactory result in the experiments and
were discharged from the further consid-
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-10-05

For the accommodation of large num-
Der of Springfield people who have already
signiiied their Willingness to 60 to Calii0r-
mia via the popular |. B. Il W. route, this
company has arranged to run a palace re-
clning chair ear through to Kansas City.
one train leaving Springfield at 7:2S a. H..
city time. Thursday. Oct 6. Mr. ID. H.
Roche. general agent of the |. b. Il W in
this city. will accompany the party through
to Kansas City and will make all detailed ar
rangements with lines west Of Kansas City
for the comfort and convenience of his
party. Only one change of ears between
Springfield and California, which you are
assisted to make by gentleman of un-
questionable railroad ability. Palace re-
clining chair cars between Springfield and
Kansas City. without change, and 'he only
line which affords an opportunity to take
break kfast at a seasOnabie hour On the morn
ing you leave Springfield. Call at once at
the |. b. Il W. office in this city and reserve
space in chair car to Kansas City, and any
accommodation you desire. 'Berths in
Pullman or family sleepers" from Kansas
City to the west. II. NJ. BRONSON.
23ib General Ticket Agent.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-10-05
He Knows This Trick Now.

Have any of you found bank note'"
inquired man in wild eyed excitement
rs he hurriedly approached set Of
loungers at the Union depot yesterday
morning.
Have you lost one," asked an elderly
stranger of bland and sedate appearance.
Yes, yes; have you found it,''
wait q moment. What was its de-
nomination.
1T was a $50 bill-national bank
note"
The stranger leisurely drew a roll Of
bills from his pocket, looked them over,
took one out and passed it over to the ex-
cited individual, remarking with much
urbanity as he did SO:
1T is well for you, my friend, that it
was found by an honest man. l picked
it up few minutes ago, and take pleasure
in giving back TO you what am satisfied
is your property"
Thank you, sir; thank you. It's my
turn now To do the fair thing. Here's q
$40 bill You shan't refuse it. Take 1t,
sir; take it, or shall feel hurt
The stranger, thus urged, took the
money, and the grateful individual walked
OFF with his $50. He was considerably
surprised 10 learn, a few hours later. that
the bill was not the one he had lost at
all, hut a counterfeit. He is now looking
for the bland and elderly stranger, but
there are reasons for doubling his success
in finding him.-Chicago Tribune.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-10-05

Probably one of the most remarkable
men of one idea was Lord PalmerstOn.
who could think of little else but foreign
politics. An amusing story is told Of him
in the "Greville Memoirs. - The queen. -
saws Greyille, '.tOlG Clarendon an anec
dote of PalAerston, showing how eXclu
sively absorbed he is with foreign politics
Her majesty had been much interested in
and alarmed at the strikes and troubles in
the north, and asked Palmerston for de-
tails about them, when she found that he
knew nothing at all. One morning after
previous inquiries, she said to him.
Pray, Lord Palmerston, have you any
neass To which he replied. No,
madam, ! have heard nothing, but il
seems certain the Turks have crossed the
Danube The fact that Palmerston al
this time was not foreign minister, but
home secretary, adds point to the anec'
dote "-Chambers' Journal.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-10-05
ENTHUSIASTIC MEETING.

J. n. Rabbitts And Chase Stewart Ad-
dress . Great Crowd Of Republicans 1t
HOPswsil.
On Tuesday evening an enthusiastic re-
publican meeting was held At Hopewell, In
Greene township. A great crowd was
present. Mr.. Thomas E. Stew
art called the meeting to
order, and on motion Mr.. r. F. Kelley
WAS chosen chairman. He made lively
republican speech. and then intro
duced Mr.. Chase Stewart. who made q
rattlins speech. A Foraker club was then
organized with X. F. Kelley as president.
and James Hatfield as secretary. There
were nearly hundred signers and the MEM
bers fairly bubbled over with en-
thusissm. Mr.. J. H. Rabbits was
then introduced and delivered
one Of his ringing. true blue republican
speeches. capturing the crowd completely.
The meeting was one Of the best that has
ever been held at HOpewell.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-10-05
The Increase Of Whales.

Not very many months ago trade jour
nal made the statement that the whale
were fast being eytermina,ed aud that it
is only = question of time when a substi-
tute m ust he found for whalebone. Then,
when was in your city last February, a
young man who was selling one of these
substitutes repeated this chestnut TO me.
! have shown this article around in the
feet and repeated the statement, much TO
the amusement of whaleInen. The men
who have these substitutes to sell are do
ing their best through the public prints TO
exterminate the whales, but the whale
men find it impossible even to keep up
with the increase of the whales, to say
nothing about eNterminating them. |
wish the former success in their under
taking.-Cor Chicago Times.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-10-05
A SERIOUS FALL.

Chief Ambrose Fails Through . Hatch.
way At Bnrnett's Grocery.
On Tuesday Chief Of Police Ambrose
met with a painful accident He was
standing near the cellar door at Burnett's
grocery talking to some persons. when he
took step backward. not knowing that
the cellar door was open. He stepped into
the hatchway and was precipitated to the
bottom, a distance of nine feet. He sus-
tanned some severe bruises and a cut on his
right wrist His uniform was torn and he
felt badly broken up generally.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-10-05
INTERESTING AND INSTRUCTIVE.
The First Meeting OF The Coterie" c
Brilliant Success.


Brilliant Success.
One Of the most enjoyable literary gath
erings in the history Of Springfield was
held in the parlors OF the First Baptist
church last evening by the newly organized
society. the "Coterie."
The programme published in yesterdays
REPUBLIC was exceptionally well rendered
by ali the participants and the advantages
of the systematic werk outlined for the
year were completely demonstrated to all
present.
Much light was thrown on the continent
OF North America as it existed before the
advent of Columbus. by the essays Of Mr..
Forest 5. Wolfe. Miss Trillena White and
Mr.. W. b. Tattershall. on the Mound
Builders. the Norsemen. and the Ancient
Nahuas, respectively. Mr.. Wolfe's essay
was an able production. showing that he
had made . careful study of his subject.
Miss Whites essay was read in her usual
happy and brilliant style, and her enthus-
iastic and earnest defense OF the discovery
Of America by the ''Early NOrsemen,"
elected prolonged and hearty applause from
her hearers Mr.. Tattershall's essay was a
scholarly effort, showing much preparation
and careful research. and was written in
conversational style and well read.
The readings we're in line with the subject
OF the evening. Mr.. J. Bryant. in his
reading of the song Of Nszahuahuacoytl,
King of Tezcuco. proved himself an adept
, in handling the jaw-breaking names Of the
ancient Mexicans. The musical numbers
were rendered with marked skill. one OF
! HhA tNnr hAin hv
Anna Moore.
1t is the plan of the ::"Coterie' to hold a
meeting similar to the one last evening on
the first Tuesday Of each month. and
is not for missionary purposes as stated
by an evening paper last night The sub,
| iect for the next meeting Is christopher
| Columbus" and the events of the discovery
! OF America the condition of the country at
| that time and the effect Of the discovery
upon the European mind. which will bt
fully presented and discussed.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-10-05

The last of a series of excursions adver-
tised by the popular |. B. 4 W. route. will
leave Springfield on October 10 and NOM
ing Of the llth. for almost all parts in Kan
sas. Texas. Nebraska. northern Iowa. Min
nesota. Dakota and Wyoming. This will
positively be the last opportunity during
.SS1 to visit the western states at the low
rate OF one fare for the round trip. Take
advantage OF this excellent opportunity and
go via the l. b. Il W.. the shortest. quick
est and best route. the only line running
chair cars from Springfield, with positively
less changes Of cars than via any other
route. Call at the |. b. 4 w. Office in this
city for particulars, 232p
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-10-05

.Millinary openings are in fashion now.
and ladies are looking eagerly toward their
coming. Tn next opening will be that Of
Harry Wragg's. at No. 81 east Main
street. next Thursday. Friday and Satur-
day. A splendid line OF ladies' hats and
trimmings will be displayed and made As
attractive as possible. Mr.. Wragg has a
reputation for tasty bonets, hats. and etc.
that ladies all talk about as being just ele-
giant. Don't fail to attend this opening. As
1t will be the finest that Mr.. Wragg has yet
had
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-10-05

Several years ago the medical aSsocia-
tion of Boston presented the university OF
Toxic, Japan, with number Of its du-
plicate volumes The gift was acknowl-
edged at the time, and again lately by the
presentation Of "A collection of 210 Japan
ese medical works The books are in
Chinese characters, the japanese having
no printed alphabet Chicago Times.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-10-05
Harvest ENCu. sion- via the Pennsy lvania
Lines West of Pittsburg.

On Monday. October 10. 1857, excursion
tickets will be sold to points in the West.
Northwest and Southwest from all stations
on the Pennsylvania lines west of Pittsburg
at very low round trip rates. These tickets
will be good for retrcn passage thirty days
from date of sale. For further Information
call on OF address the nearest ticket agent
Of the Pittsburg, Cincinnati and St. Louis
Railway company. 235b
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-10-05
A Bargain.

Two houses will be sold for the price of
one at the premises 2.3 west Pleasant
street, at public auction Thursday, October
q, 1887. at 3 O'Clock p. NJ. This splen-
did piece of property. and the sale positive.
FRANK SHOWERS, Agent
FOLEY X HAYWARD. AuctiOneers.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-10-05

The only exclusive baby carriage store in
the United Sta.esis at No. 275 Wabash
avenue. Chicago. The large and beautiful
display of the celebrated Holman Adjusta-
bic Baby carriages is the wonder and pride
of the people OF the great northwest. See
advertisement in another column of the
REPUBLIC, and send for their handsome
cafalpyue
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-10-05

On the llth OF October, 1887. from
all principal points west OF Buffalo.
Wheeling and Pittsburx, to Hastings.
Nebraska, at one fare for
the round trip. At Hastings
excursionists may purchase tickets to all
points west at the same rate. Hastings Is
one of the principal cities of the west, and
its railroad facilities and advantages fol
manufacturers and jOboers are second tC
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-10-05
!. B. & W .

On Tuesday, October llth, the !. b. Il
W. railroad will run grand excursion to
Garden City. Kansas. at rate of one fare
for the round trip. The party will be. un-
der the careful supervision of Mr.. J. NJ.
Jones, Of South Charleston. and Mr.. j. c.
Wolfe, of Garden City. TO whom all com
munications regarding the tip should be
addressed. care Lagonda house. Spring
field, Ohio. 2S2p
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-10-05

Judge Young disposed of following cases
yesterday afternoon: Jerome Stapleton.
drunk, s. and costs; Frank King and Ed.
Davis, gambling. $40 and costs each; Ed.
Sibey. JACK Whitzel and John Todd,
CHARGED with gambling Were dismissed.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-10-05
Young Ladies' Missionary Society OF st
Paul Delightfully."- Entertained.

The members of the Young Ladies
Missionary Society Of St Paul church were
delightfully."- entertained last evening at a
missionary tea" BY Mrs. Alice +. Place.
of No. III east Pleasant street. After the
tea the assembled guests were treated to
an impromptu musical and literary pro-
gramne. IN which Rev. Thomas Collett.
pastor of st. Paul. Mrs. II. S Bradley and
Others took part. About thirty-ive guests
were present and the evening was passed
most pleasantly.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-10-05

A CARD. aIi wuu are suffering from
errors an rndiSrretions of youth, nervous
weakness, early decay, loss Of manhood.
etc. Twill send a receipt that will cure you.
free of charge. This great remedy was
discovered by a missionary in South Amer
lea Send self-addressed envelope to Rev.
Joseph I. Inman, Station ID. New York
Cify
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-10-05

George W. Adams. the Clifton street
grocer, yesterday Tuesday purchased the
house and lot belonging to Charles Bradley,
at the southeast corner of Factory and
Pleasant streets. for S4O 900. The sale was
. private one. Mr.. Adams will be remem-
bered IS one Of the principal bidders on the
Bradley property on Market street, at its
recent sale
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-10-05
COMING EVENTS.

GRAND.-Thursday evening, October 9,
Miss Vernona Jarbeau. in the musical com
edy, starlight"
GRAND.-Friday and Saturday evenings.
October and S. with Saturday matinee.
engagement Of the eminent tragedian, Rob
ert Downing.
BLACK's-Saturday, October sth, Dan.
Sully in Daddy Nolan"
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-10-05

Mrs. Bingham-I s'pose, Miss Amelia,
you saw some gran specimens Of arkatec-
ter when you's down in New York city,
Miss Amelia twho has been studying
French without master)-Oh, yes. i'll.
deed, Mrs. Bingham: specially some Of
them Franrh fiahs, lfiais'
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-10-05

FITs-All fits stopped free by DIR. Klfne's
Great \ ave RestOrer. No fits after .irst
days use. Marvellous cures. Treatise and
81 trial bOtt lee to hit cases. Send 10
DIR. Kline. 93l Arch street. Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-10-05
Died of DiuNtherla.

Bessie. the infant daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs William Wild. residing on York street,
near KentOn, died yesterday of diphtheria.
The funeral occurred this afternoon at 2
o'clock. the interment being at Ferncliff
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-10-05

Ladies, don't fail to attend the millinery
opening of the K. +. SOuder store at their
new rooms. 33 south Limestone street, Sat
urday. Monday and Tuesday. October 8. 10
and IL. All are cordially invited.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-10-05

Senator Hiscock is physically very in
dOlent man. But he keeps his brain busy
most of the time. He says he does some of
his most effective thinking in bed.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-10-05

Ladies' don't fail to attend the millinery
opening of the X. +. Souder store at their
new room, 33 south Limestone street. Sat
urday, Monday and Tuesday. October s,h.
10th and llth.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-10-05

For picking. send orders by telephone
or postal card to o. II. Neff. li6 Clifton
street. and get pure homemade apple cider
vinegar
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-10-05

Edmund Montgomery died near Ameri-
Gus. Ga. recently. aged l02 years. He was
ar African chief. and was taken from his
home and sold in Virginia in 1907. He
leaves third wife and twenty-five child
rem. his grandchildren and great-grand-
children being unnumbered.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-10-05

II you are looking for . good investment,
or house with nice inclosure. attend the
auction sale tomorrow afternoon at 273,
west Pleasant street
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-10-05

Long Island is in the shape of fish. II
is lis miles long and II miles wide.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-10-05

Ask your grocer for o. II. Neff's pure
apple cider vinegar, for picking. 1t is ex-
Gallant
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-10-05

When you want good coal 60 to Wheldon
& Merrill, Grand opera house.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-10-05

Some handsome bOnnets are to be made
of chanypable velvet
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-10-05

A set of teeth from SIS up. Rowland.
dentist, S. Market street, over Leuty's.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-10-05
LOCAL 6ReviTieS.

Mrs. DIR. J. NJ. Harris. Of Yellow Springs.
was in town today.
Colonel Coates Kinney, Of Xenia, is in
the city on business.
Mr.. John McGonigal. formerly head clerk
at the Arcade. is in the city.
Sheriff Clem Linkhart, Of Greene county.
Was in town yesterday on business.
Chief Of Police Ambrose went to Ne
chanicsburg this morning on business.
Messrs. John Jennings and Andy Oster-
ly. Of Xenia. were in the city yesterday.
Mr.. George T. Gunnip. of the Atchison.
Topeka & Santa Fe railroad. is in our city.
The Lewis brothers went to the Lewis
town reservoir this morning on hunting
and fishing trip.
Signor Vincent Rigio, the harpist. played
at swell party given at the residence OF
Mr.. J. W. S.ockstill, At New Carlisle, last
night.
Mr.. John COnnable and his sister. Miss
Nettie Mcclure. of Xenia. went to Aenia
this morning. Miss Mcclure has been Wis
iting Mr. and Mrs. COnnable-
General Andy J. Archdeacon. of Nenis,
was in the city yesterday calling on friends.
The general is the smallest republican in
Ohio. He is little. but oh, nv.
The following arrests were made yester.
day: John Wilson. drunk; Mike Kelly,
disorderly: Lib. Kelly. drunk and disor
derly. and J. W. Sanford, lettering.
Officer James Norton is again too i'll to dt
duty and is confined to his home. Office
Frank Mcclure has been assigned to dt
duty on the day force, at least until the re
covery of Officer Norton.
The republican executive committee helt
q meeting. commencing at ESQ O'Clock thi'
afternoon. and are discussing general plan:
for the campaign. which they intend Il
make one Of unparalleled vigor.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-10-05
Mr. wilbur r. Gum a Happy Papa.

Mr.. Paul A. Staley has just returned
from business trip through the east. He
spent last Sunday in New York city. the
guest of Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur F. Gum. for
mer residents OF this city. and who have
hosts of friends here. II will be plea ant
news to these to learn that lovely little
girl baby was t.,rn to Mr. and Mrs. Gum y
week ago, and is doing well. Springfield
sends Its hearty congratulations to New
York. OF which city Mr.. Gunn is now one
of the leading tenors.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-10-05

Get o. II. Neff's pure apple cider vinegar
for picking. at LAO Clifton street.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-10-05
Movement TO Change the Meeting Night
of the Buckeye Club.

At the regular meeting of the Republican n
Buckeye Club tonight "wednesday
Messrs. r. F. Hayward and }. S. Miles
will advocate change of the regular meet
ing night from Wednesday to Tuesday or
Friday. Butte . number of gentlemen are
regularly deferred from attending the
meetings Of the club for the reason that
they are held upon Wednesday evening.
which i .,rayer-meeting night. and which
they do not feel like devoting to any other
purpose. A change would seem TO be ad-
vi.able for this il for no other reason.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-10-05
NZ2<zhxy.
II
Tne Shirt Maker, Hotter and Fur
uisher, ) Esst Asia Street.
PEOPLES COLUMN.
FREE ADvERrIsIN0.

FREE ADvERrIsIN0.
IN AND AFTER Today the Spring6ei4 DAIta
.I.ast For Rent" For Sale" etc, 10 this
column one time free, three times fof Weesy-
ave cents and six times for nifty cent?
THE SPRINGFIELD PUB Co.
May %. 1857.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-10-05
FOR SALE

NOR S,LE-wiu take . good vacant lot for
L first payment aud long time for balance nt
per cent interest. 3 good eight-room mouse
with attic. large front aud back Oorcnes' gooo
stable grape arbor. reel clothes line. lruit
trees a nice lawn: lot about four feet higher
than street Address Z " :. this once. E3ot
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-10-05
WANTED.

VTANTED-Sttustion - copiest or some
w light employment By young lady VINO IS
thorou ghly competent. Address n. e. 3. CITY
post ONCE sSos
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-10-05

w nurseries in this section. Something
permanent. Chas. II. Stuart Co., nursery
men. Newark New York. established 1852.
uYANTED-All kinds Of clothes wr1n9efs 70
w repair; called for and delivered; orders
oy mail promptly attended to. s. u. Miller.
l64 West Main.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-10-05

TANTED-Fou. gentlemen boafders IT %
w Linden avenue; very convenient 20 the
New CHAMPION or Bar and Knife works. 2S5r'
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-10-05

ITaNTED-MAN--To take the agency OF our
w safes; size 2sxlsXls inches; weight 500
lbs retail price. s35: other sizes in proper
zion. A rare chance 10 create . permanent
business at home. These esies meet 90
mand never before supplied BY other safe
companies, As We are not governed by the
Safe Pool. Alpine Safe Co.. Cincinnati. o.